Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Client SatisfactionSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advises on the financial services regulatory aspects of M&A and capital raisings, with additional experience in handling matters concerning change of control and AIFMD, as well as SFDR. Owen Lysak assists private funds, asset managers and financial institutions on AIFMD, MiFID II and UCITS mandates, and jointly leads the practice alongside, Stephanie Biggs, who acts for sponsors on the European regulatory aspects of major fundraises.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strong knowledge of ESG regulation and application for asset managers. The team are responsive to requests, and supportive on a wide range of topics. Diligent in their work.'
- 'Very approachable and personable.'
Key clients
- Apax Partners
- Ares Management
- Astorg
- Bridgepoint
- Cinven
- Corsair Capital
- CVC
- EQT
- Hg Capital
- KKR
- Pantheon
- Permira
- Stonepeak
- TD Bank Group
- The Blackstone Group
- TPG
- Triton
Work highlights
- Representing CVC in the establishment of its ninth buyout fund, CVC Capital Partners IX (Fund IX).
- Acting for KKR on the establishment of two European alternative retail investment funds.
- Representing Bridgepoint Group plc (LSE: BPT) on the regulatory aspects of its addition of Energy Capital Partners.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Owen Lysak, Stephanie Biggs